The move is one of a four-step plan to help young English players break through in the top flight, with figures of starting homegrown players continuing to dwindle in comparison to other countries.

The projected B team league, which would become "League Three" and compromise of 10 Premier League B teams and 10 Conference sides, has been fiercely debated, with some saying it will undermine England's traditionally strong lower league sides, many of whom would struggle to compete financially against sides that are essentially part of a Premier League structure.

Also suggested by the commission are "strategic loan partnerships" between higher and lower division clubs, and adjusting both the amount of homegrown players in team squads, and the divisions which non-EU players can play in.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is familiar with B teams making up part of the league system, with his native country Spain employing it to some success over the years, and he had only good things to say about the idea.

“I know there will be a lot of debate, but I think it’s very, very positive,” said Martinez. “First and foremost, we need to be aware there is a big problem with the development of the age group 18-23 because they do not have enough competitive football.

“The FA has come up with something I think is very exciting. I would be in favour of having B teams – we’d all get benefits."

Che Thomas

Che is an Englishman abroad unable to cut the apron strings tying him to the crazy world of English football. As a writer and freelance journalist, he has covered matches and cultural events from across the globe all with the intention to inform, entertain and provoke debate. Just as smitten with music, film, and photography, though fully aware of the fact that nothing takes the place of that Saturday afternoon excitement down at N17 (even when it's actually on a Sunday!)